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id: e57a1465f0
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 19:28 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 19:28 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Clearwater police warn of fake law enforcement schemes

Clearwater Police warned residents about fake law enforcement schemes. WFLA reported one victim lost over $1.5 million.

Section: [Public Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WFLA News Channel 8 (NBC)](https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/clearwater-victim-loses-over-1-5-million-in-fake-law-enforcement-scheme/), 2026-11-05 19:28 EST: Clearwater victim loses over $1.5 million in fake law enforcement scheme

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